Construction Monitor
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction data services |
| Founded | 1 January 1989 in Parowan, Utah, United States |
| Founder | David B. Mineer Sr. |
| Headquarters | Parowan , United States |
| Products | Building permit data for residential, commercial, swimming pool, and solar projects |
| Website | constructionmonitor |
Construction Monitor delivers building permit data to suppliers, subcontractors, and professionals in the construction industry throughout the United States. Its extensive searchable database encompasses permits for residential, commercial, swimming pool, and solar projects, establishing it as the largest provider of real-time building permit information nationwide.
History
The company was established in 1989 by David B. Mineer Sr. in Parowan, Utah. Mineer identified a need when he noticed construction professionals frequently waiting to access permits. He initiated a service of collecting permits and mailing them directly to builders. This offering gradually transformed from a printed newsletter into a comprehensive online database.
Market Impact
Construction Monitor’s permit data has gained national recognition for its ability to illustrate construction trends and provide insights into housing affordability.
- Throughout the 2011–17 California drought, the data revealed a rise in swimming pool installations despite ongoing water shortages.
- Following the Great Recession in the United States, permit statistics shed light on how homeowners reacted to declining property values and tighter lending conditions.
- With the increasing adoption of solar energy, Construction Monitor’s information highlighted emerging patterns in solar installations and environmentally friendly building projects.
Recognition
- Construction Monitor was showcased on Discovery Channel's program "Innovations" hosted by Ed Begley Jr.